Epic Games has faced a setback in its quest to bring Fortnite back to iPhones and iPads. The company revealed that Apple has put a stop to Fortnite's return to the iOS platform. This means that the popular game is currently unavailable for download on iPhones and iPads, even in the European Union, w
The spread of plant diseases can be quite complex. One disease that affects banana plants is caused by a fungus called Pseudocercospora fijiensis. This fungus can travel long distances, which makes it hard to control. To understand how it spreads, researchers studied the fungus in Martinique over
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. To better understand and treat it, researchers need to dive deep into the brain's electrical activity. This is where mesoscale insights come into play. Mesoscale refers to the scale between the tiny cells of the brain and the la
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a genetic condition that can cause a range of health issues, including epilepsy, learning difficulties, and autism. It is caused by changes in the TSC1 or TSC2 genes, which lead to problems in the mTOR pathway. This pathway is crucial for cell growth and survival.
The Episcopal Church has decided to stop working with the U. S. government on refugee resettlement. This move comes after the Trump administration asked the church to help resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa. The church's leader, Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, made it clear that this request we
Liverworts are tiny plants that live on other plants. They are very sensitive to changes in climate. This makes them important indicators of environmental shifts. However, their small size often leads to them being overlooked. This oversight can result in incomplete data, which complicates efforts t
The Mediterranean region in Europe is seeing a rise in a disease called ovine anaplasmosis. This illness is caused by a tiny bacterium named Anaplasma ovis. The main way it spreads is through ticks. However, there is not enough information about how widespread this disease is across Europe. A recen
For those living with epilepsy that doesn't respond to medication, surgery can be a game-changer. The goal is to remove the part of the brain causing seizures, known as the epileptogenic zone. Figuring out exactly where this zone is located can be tricky. Doctors use several methods to map it out. O
The measles virus, once thought to be a thing of the past in the United States, has made a dramatic return. In the heart of West Texas, health officials are scrambling to contain an outbreak that has infected over 700 people, hospitalized more than 90, and tragically claimed the lives of two young
In 2024, a new outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza hit US dairy cows. This was a big deal. The problem was that there wasn't enough information to figure out how bad it really was. To tackle this, a team built a complex computer model. This model simulated how the virus spreads among cows in 35, 97
